Ten on Tuesday

I thought I would give this week's Ten on Tuesday a try. It's better than complaining that I just frogged round 17 on my baby dress for the second time.

10 Things You’d Bring on a Deserted Island

1. Kookie - she would be so happy to be there, and so useful. A big, protective Malinios with a penchant for digging is perfect for any deserted island. Plus I wouldn't be lonely. Poop might be an issue, though.

2. My bag of crochet hooks (that's one item, right? It's a little bag)

3. Baby yarn - it's so soft and I love working with it. Plus it's warm but not too warm - perfect for most temperatures you'll find on a deserted island

4. Sock yarn - I've got to have something besides baby yarn, otherwise I would get bored

5. Books - lots of them

6. Sun hat - I am not big on wearing sunscreen unless you have to, it's still made of chemicals. Avoidance is better.

7. Eye liner and eye liner brush - I know someone mentioned mascara. For me, I have to have eye liner. My lashes are dark and bushy, so normally it's not that noticeable if I wear mascara. And yes, I use an eye liner brush and either powder or eyeliner in a jar. I have been known to use pretty, dark eye powder instead of liner, but the powder tends to dust my cheeks when applied.

8. Natural bug spray - although there are some insects that will ignore eucalyptus, lemongrass, citrus oils, and other bug repelling oils, a good blend does work on most types of insects. And it smells good!

9. Rum - GOOD rum! Wine wouldn't do well on a hot island and beer needs to be cold, so rum! Especially if there are coconuts on the island. :)

10. Two long-haired goats - a male and female. The kind I can get yarn-quality hair from. I figure I can make a spindle from what's available on the island, and the goats will give me roving to make my own yarn with when the yarn I brought with me ran out. Milk for making soap, babies to grow a small herd if need be. Plus they are smaller and probably easier to deal with than alpacas and llamas! I would be hoping to be rescued before inbreeding became an issue.

Later!